Sharrington, Norfolk Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Sharrington, Norfolk.
Norfolk · England · settlement
Planning applications in Sharrington are administered by Breckland District Council. View the full Breckland District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Sharrington
Sharrington is a quaint village located in the North Norfolk district, now part of the Brinton parish. Situated just off the A148, it lies 3.5 miles west of Holt and offers a rural setting within easy reach of larger towns like Fakenham and Cromer. With a historical population of 195 in 1931, Sharrington's transport links include access to the Bittern Line from the nearby Sheringham station, while Norwich serves as the closest airport, making it a relevant area for planning applications in the context of rural development and accessibility.
District: Brinton
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £345,530 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: North Norfolk
- Parliamentary constituency: North Norfolk
- LSOA: North Norfolk 002A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Sharrington.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Sharrington.
- Ecology & Wildlife Constraints (keywords: bats, bat survey, bat roost, great crested newt, GCN...)
- Trees & Landscape (keywords: tree preservation order, TPO, arboricultural, tree survey, root protection area...)
- Flood & Drainage (keywords: flood zone 2, flood zone 3, flood risk assessment, FRA, surface water...)
- Heritage & Conservation (keywords: listed building, grade II, grade II*, grade I, conservation area...)
- Green Belt (keywords: green belt, inappropriate development, very special circumstances, openness)
- Highways & Access (keywords: visibility splays, highway authority objection, access arrangement, parking provision, transport statement...)
- Refusal & Risk Indicators (keywords: refusal, delegated refusal, appeal dismissed, overdevelopment, character and appearance...)
- Planning Process & Appeals (keywords: appeal lodged, appeal allowed, appeal dismissed, public inquiry, inspector)
Planning Activity Summary
Approval rates, average decision times, and application type distribution for Sharrington based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
110 planning applications found near Sharrington.
- - Osotua Old Hall Lane Brinton Melton Constable Norfolk NR24 2QQ
T1 - Hazel (Corylus avellana) semi-mature stool of multiple stems (circa DBH 7cm). Coppice all stems back to appropriate growth points at stool height. Arisings will be chipped and fencing re-establis
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: North Norfolk | Date: 2026-04-29
View full details - - Osotua Old Hall Lane Brinton Melton Constable Norfolk NR24 2QQ
Removal of conservatory and erection of a single storey rear extension with two rooflight and woodburner flue. Other external alterations to including infilling of window opening on the north elevatio
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: North Norfolk | Date: 2026-04-13
View full details - - Valley View Brinton Road Sharrington Melton Constable Norfolk NR24 2AB
Change of use of Shepherds Hut in grounds of dwelling from use incidental to the dwelling to a holiday let (no specified Use Class)
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: North Norfolk | Date: 2026-04-07
View full details - - Osotua Old Hall Lane Brinton Melton Constable Norfolk NR24 2QQ
G1 - Row of Leylandii to be removed. T1 - A semi-mature Ash in decline to be dismantled and removed. T2 - A semi-mature Leylandii to be dismantled and removed. T3 - Neighbouring semi-mature Oak to hav
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: North Norfolk | Date: 2026-03-16
View full details - - Hill Farm House Swans Croft Lane Brinton Melton Constable Norfolk NR24 2QW
T1 Oak 2m crown reduction T2 Field Maple 1.5m crown reduction T3 Poplar dead wood T4 Birch dead/dying to be removed T5 Rowan dead/dying to be removed T6 Chestnut heavy reduction to encourage regenerat
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: North Norfolk | Date: 2025-10-08
View full details - - Daubeney Hall Farm Lower Hall Lane Sharrington Melton Constable Norfolk NR24 2PQ
T1-T4 - Cherry, Remove to provide space for higher quality neighbouring trees - T5-Sweet Chestnut, Remove to provide space for higher quality neighbouring trees -T6-Field Maple, Reduce south side of c
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: North Norfolk | Date: 2025-09-18
View full details - - The Street Sharrington Norfolk
To remove the existing overhead line and install a new terminal pole and 2 x stay wires.
Status: Permitted | Council: North Norfolk | Date: 2025-05-14
View full details - - Church Farm House Bale Road Sharrington Melton Constable Norfolk NR24 2PF
Erection of first floor side extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: North Norfolk | Date: 2025-04-22
View full details - - Brook Cottage Old Hall Lane Brinton Melton Constable Norfolk NR24 2QQ
T1 & T2 Hawthorns - One tree has fallen across stream, the other has a substantial lean over the stream. Remove fallen hawthorn and remove heavily leaning sections of remaining hawthorn, retaining upr
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: North Norfolk | Date: 2025-03-25
View full details - - 1 The Street Sharrington Melton Constable Norfolk NR24 2AB
Erection of single storey rear extension to dwelling following removal of conservatory, external alterations to detached garage to facilitate conversion to home office
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: North Norfolk | Date: 2025-01-07
View full details - - Michael House Bale Road Sharrington Melton Constable Norfolk NR24 2PG
First floor extension and external alterations to dwelling including replacement roof to attached workshop without complying with conditions 2 (approved plans) & 3 (materials) of planning permission P
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: North Norfolk | Date: 2024-11-21
View full details - - 1 The Street Sharrington Melton Constable Norfolk NR24 2AB
To remove 2 leylandii, prunus, laburnum birch thuja and spruce and replant with various species as detailed in the tree report provided.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: North Norfolk | Date: 2024-10-30
View full details - - Homestead Sharrington Road Brinton Melton Constable Norfolk NR24 2QG
Demolition of existing dwelling and erection of replacement dwelling with garage
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: North Norfolk | Date: 2024-09-25
View full details - - Land West Of Michael House Bale Road Sharrington Norfolk NR24 2PF
Erection of single-storey detached agricultural workers dwelling and detached agricultural storage barn without complying with condition 2 (approved plans) of planning permission PF/23/1352 to allow f
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: North Norfolk | Date: 2024-09-24
View full details - - Hill Farm House Swans Croft Lane Brinton Melton Constable Norfolk NR24 2QW
T1 fraxinus to be removed due to showing considerable signs of chalara fraxinea (ash bud die back).
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: North Norfolk | Date: 2024-08-08
View full details - - All Saints Church Bale Road Sharrington Norfolk
T1 - Sugar Maple - To crown raise to 5m T5 - lime - To crown raise to 5m T6 - Lime - To crown raise to 5m T7 - Lime - To crown raise to 5m T12 - Lime - To remove the broken and suspended branch at 6m
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: North Norfolk | Date: 2024-07-11
View full details - - Daubeney Hall Farm Lower Hall Lane Sharrington Melton Constable Norfolk NR24 2PQ
T1 - Hornbeam - section remove due to very poor vigour. Extensive dieback in canopy and sections of peeling bark. Slight lean towards road. Neighbouring silver birch is ideally placed to fill space.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: North Norfolk | Date: 2024-06-18
View full details - - Orchard Cottage Bale Road Sharrington Melton Constable Norfolk NR24 2PF
Discharge of Condition 3 - (Cladding & Roof) Tiles of planning permission PF/23/1352 (Erection of single-storey detached agricultural workers dwelling and detached agricultural storage barn)
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: North Norfolk | Date: 2024-05-23
View full details - - 1 The Street Sharrington Melton Constable Norfolk NR24 2AB
An application to convert the existing garage and studio to a two storey front and single storey rear extension mirroring the extension on the right of the original building
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: North Norfolk | Date: 2024-03-22
View full details - - Brook House Old Hall Lane Brinton Melton Constable Norfolk NR24 2QQ
Proposed extension to Brook House and replacement two-storey house for ruined Homestead with proposed garage and boatstore.
Status: Permitted | Council: North Norfolk | Date: 2024-03-01
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A brief summary of Sharrington in Norfolk
Sharrington is a quaint village located in the North Norfolk district, now part of the Brinton parish. Situated just off the A148, it lies 3.5 miles west of Holt and offers a rural setting within easy reach of larger towns like Fakenham and Cromer. With a historical population of 195 in 1931, Sharrington's transport links include access to the Bittern Line from the nearby Sheringham station, while Norwich serves as the closest airport, making it a relevant area for planning applications in the context of rural development and accessibility. It sits within the Brinton district.
Property prices in Sharrington show an average sale price of £345,530, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Sharrington a particularly low-crime area.
Sharrington has 3 conservation areas within its boundaries: Sharrington, Glaven Valley, Brinton with Thornage. Planning applications within or near these conservation areas are subject to additional scrutiny to preserve the architectural and historic character of the area. Homeowners and developers should be aware that permitted development rights may be restricted.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Sharrington planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Results include full application details, decision status, and the ability to track applications over time and set planning alerts to help you monitor and review pending planning applications.
Planning Activity in Sharrington
In the last 24 months, 30 planning applications were submitted near Sharrington. Of these, 93% were approved, with an average decision time of 60 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Sharrington may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
At 60 days on average, decisions near Sharrington slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Sharrington were tree works (19), full planning applications (6), discharge of conditions (2). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 27 applications
- Refused: 1 application
- Withdrawn: 1 application
- Awaiting decision: 1 application
Nearby Towns
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- Brinton planning applications
- Bale planning applications
- Thornage planning applications
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- Gunthorpe planning applications
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- What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.